Transcript Welcome to Memorial High School’s Grade Nine Orientation!

Welcome to
Post-High School Planning
Night for
Freshmen & Sophomores
Tonight’s Agenda
Remembering what it’s like…
An introduction to post-high school options.
A peek into the college admission process.
Tips for helping your student be successful.
Oh to be 15 again? No thank you!
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The physical and hormonal changes
Boys! Girls! Friends! The Commons! Parties!
Games!
Blossoming independence – I can handle it
myself! ...vs…
Can you take care of it for me please?
S-T-R-E-S-S
What happened to recess?
Prepping for Success
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Exploring and developing relationships
Self-understanding, self-exploration and self-reflection
Working with different styles of teaching/expectations
Learning accountability and developing a sense of
responsibility
Developing academic skills
Developing organizational skills
Learning how to problem solve or troubleshoot
Learning how to recover from mistakes - RESILIENCY!
We want your kids to have…
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A well-rounded high school experience
Co-curriculars and outside involvements that
bring confidence & joy to their lives
A solid group of friends: 2-3 people they like,
trust and feel uplifted by.
Challenges – growth happens with struggles
Doors to their goals opened wide
Individualized and personalized success
Pathways to Success
There are several post-high school options and
all are pathways to success!
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4-year College or University
2-year College (Madison College, Guaranteed Transfer)
Specialty/Technical School (ex. Culinary Arts)
Military Service
Volunteer Service (ex. AmeriCorps)
Work/Travel Opportunities (ex. Outward Bound)
Four Year Colleges:
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5000+ colleges & universities in U.S.
Thousands of programs & majors.
Wide range of campus environments (location,
size, clubs) & student body demographics.
Wide range of extracurricular offerings (arts,
athletics, music, clubs)
Best resource – taught in Group Guidance
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
Two Year Colleges &
Technical Programs:
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UW Colleges
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13 campuses, 2 offer housing
Small classes, lower tuition
“Guaranteed Transfer Program”
Madison College (MATC)
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Low tuition rates
Excellent placement
rates/earning power
1 & 2 year degree programs
Liberal Studies Transfer
Program – Transfer Contract
Specialty Schools:
One/Two Year Programs
in:
 Art/Design
 Cosmetology
 Media/Broadcasting
 Electronics
 Check specific
entrance criteria.
Military Options:
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Training & Education
benefits in return for
your paid service.
Wide variety of
programs.
Army, Air Force, Navy,
Marines, National
Guard, Coast Guard
Enlist, ROTC,
Academies
Volunteer/GAP Year
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Provide valuable service to a community
Gain practical work experience & explore
careers of interest
Develop new skills
Expand your global awareness/travel
Some programs (ex. Americorps) pay a stipend
+ an educational award
Work Opportunities
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Education and Training Requirements vary.
Availability varies by field.
Important “prep” includes:
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Preparing a resume.
Practicing interviewing techniques.
Job shadowing experiences.
“Networking” to find potential job openings.
Ways to Explore
Options
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Talk with your student about your experiences
Meet with your counselor to talk about interests
Consider options and plans B/C/D
Shadow or talk with a professional learn about
careers.
Reach out to schools now 
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Request information online
Attend college representative visits here at EHS
Attend college fairs (WEF/NCF – October)
Attend a summer program on a college campus.
The College Catalog: A Closer Look
Facts, Figures and Crystal Balls
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Schools use a “holistic review”
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Admissions Requirements vary:
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GPA
Curriculum rigor
Test scores (ACT, SAT, SAT-Subject Tests)
Some “schools” within a college have their own requirements.
Also considered:
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Letters of recommendation
Personal essays/statements
Auditions & Portfolios
Extremely Selective
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Stanford – 5.69% acceptance rate
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38,828 applicants
2,210 admitted
92% had 3.75+
31-34 ACT score (middle 50%)
Significant leadership, focused
service, unique experiences, etc.
UW Madison:
Highly Competitive – 55% acceptance rate
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Credits:
English
4
Social Studies
4
Math
4
Science
4
Language
2+
Fine Arts/Elecs
2+
Upper ¼ of their school’s class
ACT: 27 / GPA: 3.75+
All but 7 EHS applicants were
admitted!
“General”
Admission Requirements
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Minimum 17 credits:
English
4
Social Studies
3
Math
3
Science
3
Academics/
Fine Arts/Language
4
Foreign Language – highly recommended
GPA and ACT
Rigor within available curriculum
Madison College – Guaranteed
Transfer
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Approx. 24 credits of study at Madison
College focused on “GenEd” requirements.
GPA: 2.80+
Access to many UW benefits
Automatically accepted to UW Madison
Visit campus if and when
you can…
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Virtual tours, preview days & overnight visits
Wisconsin Private College Week – July 8 -13.
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Application fee waivers offered at each private campus
Make the most of your visit.
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Attend a class
Have lunch with a student
Participate in an admissions review with a representative
Meet with special interest departments (i.e. Disability services)
Alphabet Soup of Testing
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PLAN
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Official testing in Sophomore year/Freshman
allowed for experience.
Practice for the ACT
Benchmarks for preparation at 10th grade level
PSAT
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Official testing in Junior year/Sophomores allowed
for experience.
Preparation for the SAT
Determination for National Merit Status
ACT/SAT
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Plan to take during Junior Year
 ACT – Traditionally taken February, March, April and/or June
 SAT – Offered at West High School
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Most colleges accept either ACT or SAT
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Register at www.actstudent.org or www.collegeboard.com.
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Take ACT w/writing – many colleges now require/prefer both parts.
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Selective colleges also require the SAT II Subject Tests (Check in advance!).
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Consider free/low-cost practice tests
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Students w/ disabilities: consult with counselor about requesting
accommodations; specific documentation and application is required 8 weeks
prior to testing.
EHS Graduation Requirements:
29 total credits
English
Social Studies
Math
Science
Religion
Computers
Fine Arts
Public Speaking
PE/Health
Electives
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EHS 4-Year Plan
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Consider interests, strengths and weaknesses
Balance rigor with exploratory options
Plan ahead but be open to changes
Be aware of specific requirements
Track classes for your own verification
Outline/Action Plan
Freshman Year
Group Guidance curriculum
Academic foundation
Explore and research
Option to take PLAN test for practice
Sophomore Year
Build on academic level
Co-curricular/leadership development
Option to take PSAT for practice
Outline/Action Plan
Junior Year
Academic challenges
PSAT/ACT exams
Strong Career Interest Inventory
College Planning Meeting (February-April)
College Visits
Senior Year
Applications
Additional testing as needed
Initial or secondary visits
Tips For Success - Continued
Be your student’s “consultant”
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Discuss expectations, goals, successes and challenges.
Teach them how to navigate challenges
Encourage them to “Get Involved and Stay Involved”
Sports, music, clubs, volunteer work, part-time
jobs…keep active in your extracurricular activities –
not only are they great experiences to help you explore
your career-related interests – they are also important for
applications for schools, scholarships and life.
Tips for Success - Continued
Make a Plan for Summers
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Perfect time to explore interests, build skills and develop
confidence:
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Look for a job (paid or volunteer) in a career area that interests you. Ex.
Interested in teaching? Work at a camp.
Participate in a summer program on a college campus or through an
organization (see the binder in our office/online list).
Get involved in a community service activities.
Challenge, support and
reassure every step along the way!
Thank you for attending
tonight’s presentation…
Any Questions?